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Atlanta business owner's $30,000 water bill dispute helped inspire new city legislation
Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases as authorities race to slow the spread in African countries
It is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history and nearly half of the people confirmed to have the virus have died, according to data from Congo’s Ministry of Health.
Amid 2028 speculation, Wes Moore urges Marylanders to back him on redistricting
Maryland’s Democratic governor is fighting a tough campaign in his state — and it’s not his re-election effort.
As political rhetoric escalates, Michigan voters express burnout with election cycle
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Michel Martin what she's hearing from Michigan voters, as the tone of the state's Senate race gets darker.
You Can See Everything and the science of spotting liars
It feels like everyone we know is talking about the new documentary You Can See Everything. It tracks the effort of comedian and documentarian Nathan Fielder to suss out how deceptive Elizabeth Holmes, disgraced founder of the company Theranos, is. And after watching the film, we all left the theater wondering -- what could we see? How possible is it to ever really spot someone lying? So we of course called up an expert in deception and counter-deception research, Maria Hartwig, a professor of psychology at CUNY, the City University of New York. For more on sussing out a liar, check out our episode about what's wrong with the polygraph. Interested in more deep dives on the science behind pop culture blockbusters? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Turn that frown upside down — it’s good for your health
Healthcare costs are on the rise in Minnesota, a top issue for voters. How much more could you pay?
Newport Beach residents, business owners busy preparing for potential record-setting high tides
Newport Beach residents, business owners busy preparing for potential record-setting high tides
Paxton vs. Talarico: Political science expert explains what's at stake in 2026 Texas Senate race
Paxton vs. Talarico: Political science expert explains what's at stake in 2026 Texas Senate race
Halloween turns the Science Museum into a 21-plus dance club with live dissections Friday
Benjamin Netanyahu battles for political survival
Israelis will vote in the country’s first nationwide election since the attacks of Oct. 7, 2023.
James Comey charged for a third time by the Trump administration
The former FBI director, a longtime target of President Donald Trump, has not been indicted in the latest case against him.
The benefits — and perils — of expanding the map: From the Politics Desk
Plus, how the nascent 2028 primary is playing out on the 2026 campaign trail.
Exclusive: ClarityCare raises $16M for health care admin AI
New federal prior authorization requirements are creating opportunities for AI companies.
Man charged with mailing threatening letters with white substance to members of Congress
Matthew Unglesbee, of Illinois, allegedly mailed four letters to members of Congress in envelopes that contained a white granular substance and his name and home address.
October is Workplace Politics Awareness Month, so we're taking a manners pop quiz
Person hospitalized after falling from scaffolding from Howard Brown Health Halsted center
A person was rushed to an area hospital after falling off a scaffold during construction work at the Howard Brown Health Halsted building in Chicago's Northalsted district.
Israel's elections are wide open. Here's what could decide Netanyahu's political fate.
A sports logo expert has designs on D.C.'s teams
Veteran sports designer Todd Radom, who helped create the Nationals' original look, explains what Washington's teams get right — and wrong — about their branding.
House Democrats call on DOJ to name special counsel in Epstein case
The White House said it was “nothing more than a desperate attempt by crazed Democrats to distract Americans.”
Georgia's first health care-focused charter school opens in Atlanta with hands-on medical training
As Trump brags about U.S. oil and gas company profits, his stocks gained millions during Iran war
A report from congressional Democrats found the president purchased millions in oil and gas stocks during the war.
Anthropic releases IPO filing ahead of highly-anticipated stock debut
The offering could value the Claude AI developer at more than $2 trillion.
Georgia’s first health care charter school helps students explore careers in medicine
Political consultant on the impact of Republicans' gerrymandering efforts
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with political consultant Mike Madrid about how Republicans' gerrymandering efforts have backfired.
Exclusive: Health tech PE megadeals surge as deal volume drops
The average health care buyout size jumped to $3.4 billion in the first half of 2026.
"Zero" signs that Kennedy is leaving post-midterms
President Trump is happy with Kennedy, and most of his agenda remains unfinished.
What to know about the five phases of women’s and girls’ heart health
Several major medical organizations released coordinated guidelines for female heart health, spanning puberty to perimenopause.
Some people with meat allergies from alpha-gal syndrome turn to exotic alternatives
People with Alpha-Gal Syndrome can have allergic reactions to meat from mammals. Many of those affected change their diets to eat other proteins.
Student-backed movement leads to political shakeup in Serbia
There's a political earthquake in Serbia as student-backed movement wins parliamentary election, ending more than a decade of dominance by a Moscow-backed populist leader.
San Anselmo businesses prepare for potential El Niño flooding as winter approaches
Colorado high school students get a head start on healthcare careers
MedStar Health expert warns parents about illnesses affecting teens and college students
CBS News Baltimore spoke with an expert at MedStar Health about common illnesses among teens and college students, including mononucleosis, strep throat and skin infections.
Aleksandar Vucic concedes defeat in Serbia's parliamentary election, marking political shift
Aleksandar Vucic, who denounced the oppositional student movement as a foreign-led attempt to unseat him, led with virtually absolute power for 14 years.
U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads
Pennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
After arts festival, San Francisco's Mid-Market businesses look for signs of a turnaround
Gina Hinojosa says there's "deep disappointment in both political parties" in Texas right now
Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's suit over Alaska's Senate race in an interview on CNN.
2 political experts question Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's tax proposals for 2027 budget
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says America is ready to elect a Woman
The Michigan governor did not deny that she was exploring a potential run for president in 2028.
Trump touts U.S. oil business making ‘hundreds of billions’
President Trump tells rallygoers in Georgia that the United States’ oil and gas business is making “hundreds of billions of dollars because of what’s happened in the Middle East,” and predicts that prices at the pump will “come way down.”
Adam Schiff responds to DOJ’s Alaska threat: ‘it’s Alaska’s business’ to run elections
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) says “it's not the federal government's business to run Alaskan elections,” after the Justice Department sued to block certification of Alaska’s election results if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, due to another candidate with the same name appearing on the ballot.
Business lessons are coming to liberal arts schools
A new AP business with personal finance course continues the growth of teaching kids about how to make money and keep it.
AP Business lessons are helping high school students learn how to manage money
A new AP business with personal finance course continues the growth of teaching kids about how to make money and keep it.
Politics chat: The polls show a Democratic sweep in the midterms. Can you trust them?
If you look at the few truly competitive seats, polls show a more complicated picture of momentum toward the Democratic Party in midterm House races. For the Senate, Republicans are on defense.
What analysts are watching in the Texas Senate race, CBS News political experts weigh in
CBS News political experts weigh in on Texas Senate race halfway through early voting
The latest CBS News poll showed Talarico leading 51% to 49%, well within the margin for error.
When a teen posts a selfie, how much filter is 'too much' filter?
The recent Meta settlement includes a clause banning "cosmetic procedure filters" for teens. But defining what constitutes an extreme makeover isn't easy.
Independent candidates sense a moment in the West. Democrats are hoping they're right
As they look to win the Senate, Democrats are hoping that independent candidates in Nebraska and Montana can help them topple Republicans in a part of the country where their own brand is hurting.
In Arkansas, Democrats see an opening at the edge of the competitive midterms map
In a sign of the potentially dire midterm political environment, Republicans have spent millions of dollars playing defense in Arkansas, one of the most conservative states in the country.
Obama seeks to shore up Abdul El-Sayed with Black voters at Michigan rally
The former president spoke alongside the Democratic Senate nominee in Detroit as the Senate contest could come down to the city’s large Black electorate
Colorado high school students get a head start on healthcare careers
Ramaswamy ad puts Acton’s estranged mother in spotlight as records reveal family’s troubled past
Vivek Ramaswamy faces bipartisan backlash over an ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, whose rocky history emerges in court records and interviews.
FEMA deadline approaching for NW Indiana residents, businesses impacted by Aug. 11 storms
Meet the volunteers helping adults navigate their health
Small businesses struggling with inflation amid Trump tariffs ahead of midterms
Comedian Charlie Berens has made Wisconsin politics a laughing matter
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with comedian and former journalist Charlie Berens. His comedy blends political satire with a distinctly Wisconsin sense of humor.
How data centers became a bipartisan political issue in Wisconsin
Data centers are a big issue across the country. As midterms approach, many look to the swing state of Wisconsin for lessons for how that issue could play out nationally.
Obama describes Trump as an agent of ‘chaos and cruelty’ in midterm elections pitch
The former president on Saturday also criticized Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad featuring the estranged mother of Amy Acton, his Democratic rival for governor.
Oakland County business accused of making false statements to obtain federal loan agrees to $1M+ settlement
A Wixom, Michigan, business accused of making false statements to obtain a loan it was ineligible for has agreed to pay a settlement of just over $1.5 million after it was sued by the federal government, according to the Department of Justice.
James Talarico rallies young voters in Austin who are critical to his Senate hopes
The Democrat held a Friday-night rally at the University of Texas at Austin, where multiple students told NBC News they had already voted and worry about the cost of living.
AOC tests her progressive message. The results could help shape her future
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is drawing big crowds as she campaigns for progressive Democrats before the Nov. 3 election.
Vivek Ramaswamy campaign switches to shorter version of attack ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother
The ad has sparked bipartisan backlash for Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in his campaign for Ohio governor against Democrat Amy Acton.
Time expert Philippe Richard on why scientists are changing how we keep time
Scientists have voted to change how the world keeps time, but most people won't even notice. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Philippe Richard, director of Switzerland's Federal Institute of Metrology.
Week in Politics: Ramaswamy's Ohio ad; Trump greenlights DOJ to sue over Alaska Senate
Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy refuses to withdrawal an explosive attack ad, and President Trump greenlights the DOJ to file a lawsuit about Alaska's senate race.
Saturday Sports: The World Series; the WNBA finals
NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss the World Series and the WNBA Finals.
Axios ahead: 2028 and beyond
The velocity of change will only intensify. Media, like all industries, has a short window to adapt.
This decade has been missing its big-impact midterm
Every other decade over the past hundred years has produced at least one midterm that made a big difference in Congress and in national politics more broadly.
Political expert breaks down potential impact of Obama, Trump visiting Michigan
Family of Victorville man shares deputy bodycam footage of shooting death as man is in mental health
The latest in space science: We look back at the Big Bang
In this edition of Spacing Out, the team from Short Wave shares the latest developments in space science, including the theory on why the universe is made of matter
At a Texas high school football game, fans offer a glimpse into evolving politics
We talk with voters at a Texas high school football game at the tailgate, in line at the concession booth and in the stands to hear about the issues that matter to Texans this cycle.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon is optimistic about AI. Most of America disagrees.
“We’ll look back, 20 to 25 years from now, and the benefits will be really positive for our society,” the Wall Street leader said.
An N.J. mayoral candidate allegedly removed political signs. How hidden AirTags helped lead police to her
A New Jersey councilwoman and mayoral candidate is under investigation after being accused of removing political yard signs in West Orange.
Empire Towers perimeter lift brings relief to nearby Glen Burnie businesses
After three months of road closures and disruptions, the safety perimeter surrounding Empire Towers in Glen Burnie has officially been lifted, bringing relief to nearby businesses that have struggled to stay afloat.
How Thomas Jefferson politicked his way into the Louisiana Purchase
Disappointed primary voters weigh their choices: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Ramaswamy’s ad underscores how governor’s races could affect downballot contests.
Focus groups: Their candidates lost in the Michigan and Texas primaries. Now what?
Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and Ken Paxton in Texas are looking to convince backers of their primary opponents to support their campaigns.
Trump administration sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses in November
The Justice Department said the presence of two Dan Sullivans on the ballot makes it “vital” that the state “not certify any election result that may be impacted by voter confusion.”
Authorities investigating whether first Kenyan and Nigerian Ebola cases crossed paths
Nigeria this week recorded its first case of Ebola in the current outbreak, which has spread from the epicenter in Congo to several other African countries.
Live updates: Trump to rally for Byron Donalds in Florida
Annie Andrews, South Carolina’s Democratic Senate nominee, will hold a town hall this afternoon as she attempts to defeat Republican Sen. Darline Graham.
Brazil's runoff: Lula's legacy vs. Bolsonaro's dynasty
Brazil's tight presidential runoff pits a political giant against a Bolsonaro heir in a battle over the country's political future.
LA County Public Health reports first pair of flu deaths of the season
Immigrant priest struggles with health issues after ICE detention
Hegseth staff damaged historic WWII-era Eisenhower globe trying to move it to his office
The globe was especially notable because it had green pen or marker notations where Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower marked areas in Europe, three U.S. officials said.
DHS watchdog refers its Corey Lewandowski investigation to Justice Department for review
Lewandowski, the first manager on Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, was a top aide to then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem before she was fired.
West Little River business owners pushing back on constant construction
LA County Public Health reports first flu deaths of the season
The LA County Department of Public Health confirmed the first two flu-related deaths of the season.
Supreme Court says New Hampshire student IDs can’t be used to vote in November
The high court said a federal judge should not have changed the rules so close to the Nov. 3 election by blocking guidance issued by New Hampshire’ secretary of state.
Netflix’s latest cliff-hanger? Where it’s headed as a business.
The streaming giant has shaken up its staffing and is looking to compete in an evolving entertainment landscape.
Netflix’s latest cliff-hanger? Where it’s headed as a business.
The streaming giant has shaken up its staffing and is looking to compete in an evolving entertainment landscape.